21/04/2016Meeting the objectives of the Paris Agreement - update on the science and urgency of entry into force

On the eve of the Signing Ceremony of the Paris Agreement, our experts present their analysis of the delicately balanced global climate deal and the next steps for its entry into force and implementation. They also clarify the latest climate science, assess the emission reduction pledges to date and debate how the world can adopt pathways consistent with the agreement to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C.

Celebration following the adoption of the Paris Agreement on 12 December 2015 (Paris, Le Bourget)

Join our experts and panelists at at event in New York for discussion about the Paris Agreement from the perspective of vulnerable countries, the next steps in its the implementation, latest science, assessment of emission reduction pledges to date and the urgency of entry into force.